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RDA Council Subgroups

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The Council has established several subgroups to assist in Council business and to advise Council in important areas. Subgroup members are appointed by Council and may include members outside of the official Council.

Finance Subgroup

Charter: The Finance subgroup recommends to Council and monitors policies and rules for sound financial practice of the RDA Foundation. The subgroup recommends periodic financial reports to the Council for approval. Policies and processes include, but are not limited to:

Legal Subgroup

The Legal Subgroup is responsible for the oversight and due vigilance of the legal affairs of the RDA. This subgroup is a standing subgroup.

Members: TBD

Nomination Committee

As defined in the RDA Governance Document, Council chooses a Nomination Committee each year. The Nomination Committee will determine a slate of 3 distinguished individuals to replace the Council members stepping down at the odd-numbered Plenary of that year.

In addition to the RDA Council Subgroups described above, during 2017-2018, four drafting groups are working on the development of the RDA Strategy for 2018 - 2021. These groups are considering: RDA Value Proposition, Financial Sustainability, Growth Management and Regional Engagement.

Disbanded Subcommittes

Strategy

Charter: The strategy subcommittee advises Council on the overall strategic direction of RDA and the Foundation.

Monitors and evaluates current strategic initiatives (such as the Future Directions initiative).

Develops suggestions for future strategic initiatives.

Has responsibility for maintaining the long-term vision and mission of RDA.

Sustainability

Charter: The sustainability subcommittee develops the overall business model for RDA and strategy for its implementation. The subcommittee works closely with stakeholders to develop and implement a strategy that ensures a sustainable stream of income to support the RDA (Secretary General, the international Secretariat, and general RDA operations.)

Plans and conducts dialogue with current and potential funders from public and private sectors

Works with the Funders’ Forum and other funders groups (e.g. G8, CRE, …)

Ensures bids for new regional RDA projects adhere to RDA principles and policies

Next Event

The event this year is organised by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, with funding from the European Union. Speakers representing high-level stakeholders from across the globe and highly profiled institutions will intervene in the debate.